Global Coal Prices Ignite to One-Month High Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Resurgent Oil Markets, Fueling Energy Security Concerns.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global thermal coal market experienced a significant upswing, with benchmark prices closing at US$139.2 per ton on Monday, May 4, 2026, marking a robust 1.16%…

Jakarta Confronts Waste Emergency with Major Waste-to-Energy Initiative, Eyes National Benchmark Status

Jakarta, Indonesia’s sprawling capital, is embarking on a monumental effort to transform its severe waste crisis into a sustainable energy solution, marked by the formal collaboration between the Badan Pengelola…

Indonesia Unveils Ambitious 100 GW Solar Power Vision: A Strategic Leap Towards Energy Sovereignty and Green Economic Transformation

The global landscape is currently gripped by an undeniable wave of energy transformation. The international imperative for decarbonization has transcended its origins as a mere environmental narrative, evolving into a…

Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs Extends Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives to Bolster National Green Mobility Ecosystem and Energy Sovereignty

The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs has officially issued a landmark circular aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the archipelago by urging regional governments to extend…

Indonesia Accelerates National Strategic Waste-to-Energy Projects Amid Intensifying Environmental and Health Concerns from Civil Society

The Government of Indonesia has officially intensified its commitment to transforming the nation’s mounting waste crisis into a renewable energy source through the Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) program. During a high-level signing…

Environmental Degradation and Agricultural Collapse The Hidden Cost of Geothermal Energy in Mataloko East Nusa Tenggara

The promise of clean, renewable energy often arrives with a narrative of progress and sustainability, yet for the residents of Turetogo Hamlet in the Wogo Village of Ngada Regency, the…

Pertamina Geothermal Energy Forges Landmark Partnership to Boost Sustainable Agriculture with Geothermal-Based Innovation

JAKARTA – In a significant stride towards integrating sustainable energy with agricultural innovation, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE), a leading player in Indonesia’s geothermal sector, has officially partnered with…

Women-Led Environmental Initiatives Revolutionize Community-Based Waste Management and Renewable Energy Across Indonesia

The intersection of gender empowerment, digital innovation, and environmental stewardship is forging a new path for climate resilience in Indonesia as cadres of Aisyiyah, the women’s wing of the Muhammadiyah…

The Environmental and Social Toll of Nickel Mining in Torobulu: A Microcosm of Indonesia’s Green Energy Dilemma

Ayunia Muis was in the middle of preparing traditional cakes for her daily trade when an urgent notification flashed across her phone screen. The message came from a group chat…

Indonesia’s Strategic Food and Energy Reserves Drive Alarming Surge in Legalized Deforestation and Displacement of Indigenous Communities

The annual celebration of Earth Day in Indonesia has increasingly become a hollow ceremony as the nation’s primary rainforests face an existential threat from an aggressive state-led push for economic…

Coal Prices Soar as Global Demand and Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Energy Markets

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global coal prices have once again demonstrated significant upward momentum, propelled by a confluence of surging demand, elevated oil prices, and escalating geopolitical instabilities. According to…